2004 as STR Car?
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You probably don't want to hear this now, but I actually suspect the 04-05 is slightly superior to the 06+. It's a little lighter and for some reason they seem to be able to run a lot less fuel. I absolutely need to be higher than 6/10 of a tank at all times or a left hand sweeper will make me fuel starve. I've driven a bunch of 04's and they were all running like 1/4 tank or at least 3/8 tank of fuel. That's a lot of weight.
At the same time tuning is definitely more clunky and annoying with the piggyback. The Flashpro is awesome and very reliable.
Overall there's very little difference between the two though, wouldn't worry about it.
Oh and if I could tell you how many prosolo challenges I've botched because I've left traction control on...ugh, so stupid, lol.
At the same time tuning is definitely more clunky and annoying with the piggyback. The Flashpro is awesome and very reliable.
Overall there's very little difference between the two though, wouldn't worry about it.
Oh and if I could tell you how many prosolo challenges I've botched because I've left traction control on...ugh, so stupid, lol.
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From: Near Philadelphia
or you know a sticker on your dash or something. heres the steps.
1. acquire label maker
2. input desired reminder in field.
3. print
4. stick somewhere ( on steering wheel or somewhere on dash or tach ) you frequently look at.
5. unicorn farts.
or you can get a little henna tattoo on the back of your hand with the reminder.
1. acquire label maker
2. input desired reminder in field.
3. print
4. stick somewhere ( on steering wheel or somewhere on dash or tach ) you frequently look at.
5. unicorn farts.
or you can get a little henna tattoo on the back of your hand with the reminder.
I've actually been much better about it recently. I've trained myself to no matter what while I'm pushing the start button with one hand also push the vsa button with the other. It's part of the start procedure now and my brain is starting to get it.
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Originally Posted by IntegraR0064' timestamp='1412356342' post='23355352
You probably don't want to hear this now, but I actually suspect the 04-05 is slightly superior to the 06+. It's a little lighter and for some reason they seem to be able to run a lot less fuel. I absolutely need to be higher than 6/10 of a tank at all times or a left hand sweeper will make me fuel starve. I've driven a bunch of 04's and they were all running like 1/4 tank or at least 3/8 tank of fuel. That's a lot of weight.
At the same time tuning is definitely more clunky and annoying with the piggyback. The Flashpro is awesome and very reliable.
Overall there's very little difference between the two though, wouldn't worry about it.
Oh and if I could tell you how many prosolo challenges I've botched because I've left traction control on...ugh, so stupid, lol.
At the same time tuning is definitely more clunky and annoying with the piggyback. The Flashpro is awesome and very reliable.
Overall there's very little difference between the two though, wouldn't worry about it.
Oh and if I could tell you how many prosolo challenges I've botched because I've left traction control on...ugh, so stupid, lol.
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40 lbs of fuel over the tires and down low isn't going to hurt much, and is going to be in the noise. I think I'd prefer the bigger TB and IM, and easier tuning. The ricer in me likes that the engine bay is cleaner. No air valve, no cruise module etc.
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You probably don't want to hear this now, but I actually suspect the 04-05 is slightly superior to the 06+. It's a little lighter and for some reason they seem to be able to run a lot less fuel. I absolutely need to be higher than 6/10 of a tank at all times or a left hand sweeper will make me fuel starve. I've driven a bunch of 04's and they were all running like 1/4 tank or at least 3/8 tank of fuel. That's a lot of weight.
At the same time tuning is definitely more clunky and annoying with the piggyback. The Flashpro is awesome and very reliable.
Overall there's very little difference between the two though, wouldn't worry about it.
Oh and if I could tell you how many prosolo challenges I've botched because I've left traction control on...ugh, so stupid, lol.
At the same time tuning is definitely more clunky and annoying with the piggyback. The Flashpro is awesome and very reliable.
Overall there's very little difference between the two though, wouldn't worry about it.
Oh and if I could tell you how many prosolo challenges I've botched because I've left traction control on...ugh, so stupid, lol.
As for keeping a few gallons more gas in to avoid fuel starvation, who cares, really? At 6 pounds per gallon, that's not even noise-level in a 3000 pound car/driver combination. And I generally kept my '04 half full anyway in autocross, to avoid any chance of fuel starvation.
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I remember hitting the fuel cut with nearly a full tank on both my '05 and '08, so I think its situation dependent on all models. After that, I always filled the tank until it poured out the cap. If you are going for the jacket, knowing these issues with the S2000 your going to run a full tank IMO.
Off the top of my head, the major weight differences in the 06+ are the dash due to the glovebox thingy, more electrical devices, the seats are heavier, speakers in the headrests (minimal) but it doesnt have a the air pump.
-Marc
Off the top of my head, the major weight differences in the 06+ are the dash due to the glovebox thingy, more electrical devices, the seats are heavier, speakers in the headrests (minimal) but it doesnt have a the air pump.
-Marc
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From: Virginia Beach
I remember hitting the fuel cut with nearly a full tank on both my '05 and '08, so I think its situation dependent on all models. After that, I always filled the tank until it poured out the cap. If you are going for the jacket, knowing these issues with the S2000 your going to run a full tank IMO.
Off the top of my head, the major weight differences in the 06+ are the dash due to the glovebox thingy, more electrical devices, the seats are heavier, speakers in the headrests (minimal) but it doesnt have a the air pump.
-Marc
Off the top of my head, the major weight differences in the 06+ are the dash due to the glovebox thingy, more electrical devices, the seats are heavier, speakers in the headrests (minimal) but it doesnt have a the air pump.
-Marc
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